Hazmat spill in Norton triggers evacuation

Emergency crews were called to a manufacturing plant on Dean Street at 9:30 a.m.

Officials said about six 30-gallon barrels of chemicals are inside the building that houses the company Tweave, which manufactures and dyes a spandex-type material for distribution worldwide.

The top melted off one of the barrels, and the chemical was released into the building, officials said.

Police and fire officials evacuated the area from Barrowsville Station to 242 Dean St. South Worcester Street from Stephen to Dean Street was closed.

Mansfield Engine 2, Air Supply 1, C1 & C2 were among those providing mutual aid. The engine crew assisted with operations and AIR supply crew had the task of refilling SCBA bottles as needed. Both crews spent several hours operating at the scene with multiple other mutual aid agencies including the Mansfield Emergency Management Agency.